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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Government vows to clamp down on ‘fire and rehire’ after P&O sackings

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Boris Johnson’s government has vowed to clamp down on “fire and rehire” practices in the wake of outrage sparked by the mass sacking of P&O Ferries’ workers.

Labour has repeatedly called for a complete ban on the practice, which sees firms dismissing employees and rehiring them on lesser terms.

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